Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Veleru
Coordinates: 16°40′19″N 80°56′35″E / 16.67194°N 80.94306°E
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Veleru, Krishna Dist | |
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| Location | |
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Veleru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Pragyanam Brahma |
| Established | 1989 |
| Chairman | Collector, Krishna Dist. |
| Principal | G. Mallikarjuna Babu |
| Staff | 40 |
| Grades | Class 6 - 12 |
| Number of students | 476 |
| Campus size | 25-acre (100,000 m2) |
| Campus type | residential |
| Affiliation | CBSE |
| Website | http://www.jnvkrishna.org/ |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Veleru is one of the approximately 565 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in India, located in Veleru village, Bapulapadu mandal near Hanuman Junction in Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1989 by the Department of Education, MHRD. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were planned to set up in all the districts of the country in order to provide an education to children from predominantly rural areas. They form a part of the system of gifted education.
Objectives of JNV schools
- To provide CBSE education
- To promote national integration among students through a policy of migration
- To encourage and promote talent predominantly from rural areas and weaker sections
- To function as a pace setter institution in the district
History
The school was established in 1989, and 32 acres of land for establishing the school is donated by Sri. Donavalli Gurunatham garu and Smt. Donavalli Balamma garu.
Academics
This School provides education from 6th-12th standard. An entrance test will be conducted and 80 students will be selected every year from 5th Standard at district level.
The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education-C.B.S.E syllabus and N.C.E.R.T textbooks. Medium of instruction is random till class VII and later taught in English only.
In +1 & +2 Science groups M.P.C(Maths,Physics,Chemistry), Bi.P.C (Biology,Physics,Chemistry) and M.Bi.P.C are taught.
Student life
All costs are paid by the Government of India. Everything is provided by the school to help the poor social and economic background of students.
Hostels
There are hostels for both boys and girls in four houses named Udaygiri, Aravali, Neelagiri, and Shiwalik.Separate for juniors & seniors
Sports
There is a gymnasium and grounds for volleyball, basketball, badminton and football. Students go for inter-school meets and clusters.
Migration
About 30% of students in class IX are migrated to and from JNV Vaishali of Bihar on the event of National Integration to promote understanding of the diversity and plurality of India's cultures and people.
Curricular activities
In addition to the regular science topics (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, Hindi and Telugu), students are trained in Music, Art and Painting, Computer Science Education and SUPW. Youth Parliament sessions are conducted.
Social Services
- Guiding programs are carried out by NCC. Students are trained for passing the 'A Certificate' in NCC.
- Clean & Green programs in nearby villages, helping Old-Age Homes, donations, etc. are undertaken.